Banquet Chef - Hilton New Orleans Riverside

The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is looking for a Banquet Chef to join their team! In this role you will oversee all banquet production and operations while assuring efficiency alongside our culinary team.

Connected to the Riverwalk outlets in New Orleans' central business district, this property features 1,700 guest rooms, 130,000 square feet of event space and six unique dining options!

This role will primarily focus on hot banquet production, we are seeking an energetic individual who is career driven, with a positive approach to hospitality.

As the ideal candidate, you will:

• Have previous experience in a high-volume banquet hotel kitchen, demonstrating progressive leadership
• Have proven success of consistently executing a high-quality product in a professional production kitchen
• Have a detail-oriented approach to your work, with a passion for mentoring and developing a team
• Have progressive career growth in various cuisine styles with a keen eye for details and exceptional organizational skills.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply now and join our team at Hilton New Orleans!

To learn more about Hilton New Orleans and all of our offerings, please visit: Hilton New Orleans

Growing and developing our team into the future leaders of the hospitality world is engrained in our culture. We are excited to provide you with the experience and knowledge that will continue to excel your career!

...Interested? Apply to join our team today!

What will I be doing?

As Banquet Chef, you would be responsible for the coordination, planning and supervision of the production and presentation of food served at all banquet events in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage and participate in daily banquet culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of meals, supervision of food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
• Visually inspect, select and use quality food and beverage products including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and spices
• Analyze Banquet Event Orders to plan and coordinate the food and beverage portion of client functions with Catering and/or Meetings and Conventions/Events
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward
• Recruit, interview and train team members
• Assist in the creation and planning of menus

What are the benefits of working for Hilton?*

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
• Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Flexible shifts and days off
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at-home care via AmazonCare
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

**Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!